19 Sequel movies that were just as good or, may be, better

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Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

11) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Scene from Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

Directed by the renowned Hollywood director Alfonso Cuaron, Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban introduces darker tones and mature themes in this sequel. The film starts with Daniel Radcliffes's Harry Potter returning to Hogwarts for his third year and discovering that the escaped prisoner Sirius Black, played by Gary Oldman, is on his trail. The film introduces the concept of time travel while delving into Harry's awareness of his parents' past and the deepening of friendships between Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson).